Simon Cowell is considered a brainchild for more reasons than one and now "The X Factor" fans know why. Cowell offered not one, but two surprise twists in Thursday's elimination episode of "The X Factor." Last week, the show was left with the Top 12 and unexpectedly Cowell shocked viewers and the live audience when he announced that the judges realized they made a mistake and would return a contestant who was booted last week. "We watched the show back and the final 12 we're very happy with, but we believe we made a mistake with one act," said Cowell. In case the crowd misunderstood Cowell, the show's host Mario Lopez added, "We had 12 acts and now apparently we have 13...Welcome the 13 finalists!"

Mother Nature has thrown Simon Cowell and "The X Factor USA" fans a major curve ball. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, Fox abruptly yanked "The X Factor's" Top 16 mid-episode and switched to a baseball game due to poor weather. Rainy weather delayed Game 3 of the National League Championships Series, which ultimately led to the reality show's fans to miss out on the final minutes of what was previously scheduled. "Have no idea what is happening to the schedule tonight," Simon Cowell tweeted. "Have heard the whole episode will be shown next Tuesday. Sorry. It what's known as a total f up," Cowell added.

Khloe Kardashian has been confirmed to be one of the next co-hosts for "The X-Factor."

The next edition of "The X Factor USA" will pack a punch thanks to the added star power set to appear. Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, will.i.am of Blacked Eyed Peas' fame and Marc Anthony will guest mentor the remaining 60 contestants. The stars will appear with the hopefuls at all four of the judges' homes and their expertise will help the judges narrow down to the final 24 contestants.